Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Products/Services on Monday, March 19th, 2012
One of the biggest challenges in mining operations is the need to assemble equipment in cramped spaces, often resulting in unusual machinery configurations. To address this problem, Hansen gearbox developers created the UniMiner, a unique gear unit designed to meet the needs of mining and other applications involving bulk materials. The alignment-free, sealed design the […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Products/Services on Friday, March 16th, 2012
Few industrial environments are as grueling for a gear reducer as the mining industry. Cramped spaces, shock loads and airborne particulate all place heavy demands on mining equipment; withstanding these conditions requires exceptionally heavy-duty machinery, such as Hansen gearboxes. Hansen gear reducers have a reputation in the mining industry for their ability to hold up […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Monday, March 12th, 2012
Thanks to their increasingly compact and cost-effective design, concentric shaft reducers are becoming increasingly popular for high-torque applications. Like any other Falk gear reducer, a concentric drive requires some sort of cooling mechanism in order to maximize its thermal horsepower capacity, or the amount of horsepower it can transmit continuously for at least three hours […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Friday, March 9th, 2012
In an industrial setting, space constraints and the resulting equipment configurations often require some creativity in order to get components working together effectively. For example, sometimes a machine may be located a large distance away from its motor, requiring a long connecting shaft. In such cases, floating shaft G couplings can provide an easy answer. […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Monday, March 5th, 2012
Anyone who has ever had to maintain a Falk gearbox knows how important lubrication is for industrial machinery. At every step of the way, moving parts require careful lubrication – from the Falk gear reducer all the way down to the couplings – to prevent failures and maximize the equipment’s life span. Effective lubrication decreases […]
Posted under Articles, Machinery Maintenance on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
A failed Falk gear reducer can teach plant managers and maintenance technicians oodles about how to improve industrial operations. Understanding why a Falk gearbox failed helps engineers prevent future failures. Increased safety, efficiency and performance can also stem from failure analysis, as can reduced costs and environmental impact. The complexity of modern industry requires that […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, February 9th, 2012
The heat produced by industrial machinery is one of the primary factors that determine its performance and longevity – and parallel shaft reducers are no exception. Parallel shaft reducers are compact and power-dense components that are commonly used for high-torque applications. As a result, they generate a lot of heat. In order to maximize a […]
Posted under Articles, Machinery Maintenance on Friday, November 18th, 2011
Vibration is present in nearly every aspect of life, and understanding how vibrations work can often improve performance. Yoginis and New Age types aren’t the only ones to value and “tune into” vibrations. For instance, a guitarist has to understand how to tune his instrument so it vibrates in the same key as the instruments […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, November 17th, 2011
When a Falk gear reducer fails prematurely, it’s important to determine the source of the problem in order to prevent further costly repairs or replacements. There are many potential reasons why a gearbox reducer might fail before its time; however, the majority of such problems tend to stem from a few common sources. Whether you […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Even the most reliable power transmission equipment – such as a Falk gearbox – will fail at some point. Deciding whether to make gearbox repairs or simply replace the unit can be challenging for factory maintenance supervisors, who must balance cost, downtime and the long-term life of the machinery. The first step, of course, is […]
